We know what weather to predict for spring festival season: Sun, rain, heat and humidity — makeup’s four worst enemies. Makeup artist Betsy Boone offers her recommendations for looking fresh-faced even if you’re drenched in mud and dancing in a puddle.

All-day makeup gel

Boone says the gel-based liquid makeup by Make Up Forever can take the heat. “This is a great water-resistant product that works on the face and the body and will tolerate sweat, oil and a mild bit of rubbing.” Even though it feels lightweight, it’s a heavy hitter when it comes to longevity. Coverage looks natural, and the gel works well on skin with fine lines and large pores. A little goes a long way, so apply sparingly. Allow three minutes of drying time, blot excess with a tissue and go on your way. Choose a color that matches your skin tone, or one that gives you a sun-kissed look. It can be layered for more coverage, but it never looks cake-y.

Instead of a blush, a cheek stain is your best bet for outdoors, Boone says. “It penetrates the skin instead of sitting on top, and leaves a constant flush of natural color all day through sweat, grease and swimming,” Boone says. Tarte’s cheek stain gives a natural, long-lasting flush and comes in hues including sheer berry, sheer coral, warm peach and sheer rosy red (shown here, called Natural Beauty). It’s easy to apply: Just blend for 20 seconds before it sets. It contains essential fatty acids, vitamin C and a fruit complex to help soothe, restore and rebuild your skin. You can also use it on your lips, but it is best when paired with a sheer gloss.

There are many mascaras out there, but when it comes to withstanding the New Orleans weather, Boone suggests Cargo’s Better-Than-Waterproof Mascara. “It works through a process called tubing, which means the mascara forms waterproof tubes around the lashes and can only be removed if you pull the tubes off gently with wet fingers,” Boone says. It doesn’t smudge, so you won’t look like a raccoon at the end of a sweaty, fun-filled day. Sometimes it does clump, so make sure you have an eyelash comb handy when you apply it.

Boone’s favorite long-lasting eyeshadow is Bobbi Brown’s Metallic Long-Wear Cream Shadow. “It stays put no matter what,” Boone says. It comes in colors that look excellent during the day or at night, for work or play: pink oyster, goldstone (seen here), opal and antique gold. The shadow looks creamy and fresh all day long, no creasing — even after intense workouts — and no retouching needed. You can layer for more intense color.